Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T430 SMVMOT history
T430 SMV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 276,821 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 May 2027
- Mileage
- 276,821 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,449 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T430 SMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T430 SMV was last recorded at 276,821 miles on 8 May 2026, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 276,538 miles · 10 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 283 miles
- Average per year
- 9,449 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 276,821 miles
- 2025 – 276,538 miles
- 2024 – 275,236 miles
- 2022 – 265,790 miles
- 2021 – 252,556 miles
- 2020 – 247,635 miles
- 2019 – 240,310 miles
- 2018 – 229,831 miles
- 2017 – 225,052 miles
- 2016 – 219,419 miles
- 2015 – 209,834 miles
- 2014 – 197,936 miles
- 2013 – 187,761 miles
- 2012 – 176,814 miles
- 2011 – 165,028 miles
- 2010 – 152,154 miles
- 2009 – 138,577 miles
- 2008 – 124,919 miles
- 2007 – 109,007 miles
- 2006 – 95,690 miles
- 2005 – 79,591 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass276,821 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass276,821 miles (+283)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2027
- Odometer
- 276,821 miles
- Test number
- 716930211099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass276,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 276,538 miles
- Test number
- 636221616184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail276,538 miles (+1,302)1 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,538 miles
- Test number
- 471724595602
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass275,236 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 275,236 miles
- Test number
- 823401667924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail275,233 miles (+9,443)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,233 miles
- Test number
- 895573208304
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass265,790 miles (+13,234)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 265,790 miles
- Test number
- 393277027233
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/S and N/S (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass252,556 miles (+4,921)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 252,556 miles
- Test number
- 464356726599
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass247,635 miles (+7,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 247,635 miles
- Test number
- 461017336887
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass240,310 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 240,310 miles
- Test number
- 274552174502
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail240,310 miles (+10,479)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,310 miles
- Test number
- 721348945182
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both backs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass229,831 miles (+4,779)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 229,831 miles
- Test number
- 978369829513
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
Pass225,052 miles (+5,633)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 225,052 miles
- Test number
- 756447036404
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r brake pipes corroded.
Pass219,419 miles (+9,585)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 219,419 miles
- Test number
- 764798416899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass209,834 miles (+11,898)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 209,834 miles
- Test number
- 136084995199
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass197,936 miles (+10,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 197,936 miles
- Test number
- 998916094140
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass187,761 miles (+340)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 187,761 miles
- Test number
- 738236803279
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack mounting bushes
Fail187,421 miles (+10,607)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,421 miles
- Test number
- 165746693135
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack mounting bushes
Pass176,814 miles (+11,786)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 176,814 miles
- Test number
- 319132002278
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass165,028 miles (+12,874)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 165,028 miles
- Test number
- 219684171474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,154 miles (+13,577)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 152,154 miles
- Test number
- 592166070161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,577 miles (+13,658)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 138,577 miles
- Test number
- 220104379471
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,919 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 124,919 miles
- Test number
- 502486178111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,897 miles (+15,890)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,897 miles
- Test number
- 741595778159
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass109,007 miles (+13,317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 109,007 miles
- Test number
- 970853477127
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass95,690 miles (+16,099)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 95,690 miles
- Test number
- 211683876424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 79,591 miles
- Test number
- 660354775157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T430 SMV
- Does T430 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T430 SMV is valid until 9 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T430 SMV?
- The MOT on T430 SMV is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T430 SMV done?
- T430 SMV was recorded at 276,821 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 9,449 miles a year.
- Has T430 SMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T430 SMV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T430 SMV ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T430 SMV find?
- T430 SMV passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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